# Kaspersky Next Optimum, Symantec Encryption vs ThreatDown Comparison | | Kaspersky Next Optimum | Symantec Encryption | ThreatDown | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 3.7 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 206 | 40 | 1,084 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (40.8% of reviews) | Enterprise (55.6% of reviews) | Small-Business (47.2% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | $77 node/year | No pricing available | Starting at $345.00 5 Device Per Year | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Kaspersky Next Optimum Pros: - Blocking (5 reviews) - Threat Protection (5 reviews) Cons: - High Resource Usage (6 reviews) - Slow Performance (5 reviews) ### Symantec Encryption Cons: - Difficult Navigation (1 reviews) ### ThreatDown Pros: - Ease of Use (98 reviews) - Features (67 reviews) Cons: - Poor Customer Support (23 reviews) - Lack of Clarity (22 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Kaspersky Next Optimum | Symantec Encryption | ThreatDown | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.9 (172 reviews) | 8.7 (28 reviews) | 9.2 (970 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.6 (173 reviews) | 7.8 (28 reviews) | 9.3 (976 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.2 (70 reviews) | 7.8 (17 reviews) | 9.2 (738 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.4 (65 reviews) | 8.0 (16 reviews) | 9.1 (705 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.4 (167 reviews) | 8.0 (23 reviews) | 8.8 (867 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.2 (65 reviews) | 7.8 (15 reviews) | 9.2 (684 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.5 (174 reviews) | 6.7 (28 reviews) | 8.9 (959 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Kaspersky Next Optimum #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Advanced Price: $77 node/year Description: Advanced combines Next Generation protection with role-based management and automation for a unique security posture, driving encryption adoption and improving efficiency for businesses of all sizes. [Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/kaspersky-next-optimum/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes ### Symantec Encryption #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### ThreatDown #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Core Next-Gen AV Price: Starting at $345.00 5 Device Per Year Description: AI-powered protection that stops threats before they get in. Key Features: - Incident Response - Central management console - Next-Gen AV [Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/threatdown/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Network Sandboxing | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Kaspersky Next Optimum** | 8.7/10 | 13 | | **Symantec Encryption** | N/A | N/A | | **ThreatDown** | N/A | N/A | #### Sandbox | Feature | Kaspersky Next Optimum | Symantec Encryption | ThreatDown | |---|---|---|---| | **Sandbox** | 9.0 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Evaluation | Feature | Kaspersky Next Optimum | Symantec Encryption | ThreatDown | |---|---|---|---| | **Malware Evaluation** | 9.0 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Automatic Submission** | 8.6 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Automatic Evaluation** | 8.5 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Malware Probability Scores** | 8.6 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Endpoint Protection Platforms | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Kaspersky Next Optimum** | 8.9/10 | 62 | | **Symantec Encryption** | N/A | N/A | | **ThreatDown** | 8.9/10 | 294 | #### Administration | Feature | Kaspersky Next Optimum | Symantec Encryption | ThreatDown | |---|---|---|---| | **Compliance** | 8.9 (50 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.1 (233 reviews) | | **Web Control** | 8.9 (50 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (239 reviews) | | **Application Control** | 8.9 (50 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (222 reviews) | | **Asset Management** | 8.9 (48 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (204 reviews) | | **Device Control** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 8.8 (224 reviews) | #### Functionality | Feature | Kaspersky Next Optimum | Symantec Encryption | ThreatDown | |---|---|---|---| | **System Isolation** | 8.8 (48 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (214 reviews) | | **Firewall** | 8.8 (48 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (216 reviews) | | **Endpoint Intelligence** | 8.9 (50 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (248 reviews) | | **Malware Detection** | 9.1 (51 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.6 (263 reviews) | #### Analysis | Feature | Kaspersky Next Optimum | Symantec Encryption | ThreatDown | |---|---|---|---| | **Automated Remediation** | 8.9 (48 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (237 reviews) | | **Incident Reports** | 9.0 (49 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (240 reviews) | | **Behavioral Analysis** | 8.7 (49 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (222 reviews) | ### Managed Detection and Response (MDR) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Kaspersky Next Optimum** | N/A | N/A | | **Symantec Encryption** | N/A | N/A | | **ThreatDown** | 8.7/10 | 131 | #### Platform Features | Feature | Kaspersky Next Optimum | Symantec Encryption | ThreatDown | |---|---|---|---| | **24/7 support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (125 reviews) | | **Proactive report alerts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (123 reviews) | | **Application control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (119 reviews) | | **Proactive threat hunting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (122 reviews) | | **Rapid response time** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (123 reviews) | | **Customizeable reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (120 reviews) | | **Managed Services** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.5 (11 reviews) | #### Automation Capabilities | Feature | Kaspersky Next Optimum | Symantec Encryption | ThreatDown | |---|---|---|---| | **Automated remediation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (122 reviews) | | **Automated investigation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (122 reviews) | | **AI Agents** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 5.3 (5 reviews) | ### Antivirus | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Kaspersky Next Optimum** | N/A | N/A | | **Symantec Encryption** | N/A | N/A | | **ThreatDown** | 6.9/10 | 170 | #### Generative AI | Feature | Kaspersky Next Optimum | Symantec Encryption | ThreatDown | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.8 (170 reviews) | | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.9 (156 reviews) | ### Endpoint Management | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Kaspersky Next Optimum** | N/A | N/A | | **Symantec Encryption** | N/A | N/A | | **ThreatDown** | 7.4/10 | 115 | #### Generative AI | Feature | Kaspersky Next Optimum | Symantec Encryption | ThreatDown | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.4 (115 reviews) | ### Email Encryption | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Kaspersky Next Optimum** | N/A | N/A | | **Symantec Encryption** | N/A | N/A | | **ThreatDown** | N/A | N/A | #### Encryption Techniques - Email Encryption | Feature | Kaspersky Next Optimum | Symantec Encryption | ThreatDown | |---|---|---|---| | **Encryption Algorithms** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Transport Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **End-to-End Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Authentication, Verification, and Access Controls - Email Encryption | Feature | Kaspersky Next Optimum | Symantec Encryption | ThreatDown | |---|---|---|---| | **Revocation Mechanisms** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Access Controls** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Digital Signatures** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Certificate Authorities** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Security Enhancements and Auditing - Email Encryption | Feature | Kaspersky Next Optimum | Symantec Encryption | ThreatDown | |---|---|---|---| | **Malware Scanning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Audit Trails** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Loss Prevention (DLP)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Integration, Compatibility, and Usability - Email Encryption | Feature | Kaspersky Next Optimum | Symantec Encryption | ThreatDown | |---|---|---|---| | **User-Friendly Interfaces** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **APIs and SDKs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Email Client Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Kaspersky Next Optimum** | N/A | N/A | | **Symantec Encryption** | N/A | N/A | | **ThreatDown** | 9.7/10 | 13 | #### Services - Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) | Feature | Kaspersky Next Optimum | Symantec Encryption | ThreatDown | |---|---|---|---| | **Managed Services** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.7 (13 reviews) | ### Encryption | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Kaspersky Next Optimum** | 9.3/10 | 9 | | **Symantec Encryption** | 7.8/10 | 11 | | **ThreatDown** | N/A | N/A | #### Encryption | Feature | Kaspersky Next Optimum | Symantec Encryption | ThreatDown | |---|---|---|---| | **Email Encryption** | 9.7 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Messaging Encryption** | 9.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **File Transfer Encryption** | 9.7 (6 reviews) | 8.3 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Data Encryption** | 9.5 (7 reviews) | 8.7 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Document Encryption** | 9.5 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Full-Disk Encryption** | 9.8 (7 reviews) | 8.8 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Compliance | Feature | Kaspersky Next Optimum | Symantec Encryption | ThreatDown | |---|---|---|---| | **Authentication** | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 8.6 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Policy Enforcement** | 9.0 (7 reviews) | 8.1 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Access Management** | 9.3 (7 reviews) | 8.3 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Management | Feature | Kaspersky Next Optimum | Symantec Encryption | ThreatDown | |---|---|---|---| | **Backup** | 9.4 (6 reviews) | 6.7 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Recovery** | 9.3 (7 reviews) | 6.7 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **File Management** | 9.0 (7 reviews) | 6.7 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Anomaly Detection** | 9.0 (7 reviews) | 6.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | ### Endpoint Protection | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Kaspersky Next Optimum** | N/A | N/A | | **Symantec Encryption** | N/A | N/A | | **ThreatDown** | N/A | N/A | #### System Control | Feature | Kaspersky Next Optimum | Symantec Encryption | ThreatDown | |---|---|---|---| | **Device Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Web Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Application Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Asset Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **System Isolation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Vulnerability Prevention | Feature | Kaspersky Next Optimum | Symantec Encryption | ThreatDown | |---|---|---|---| | **Endpoint Intelligence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Firewall** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Malware Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Security Management | Feature | Kaspersky Next Optimum | Symantec Encryption | ThreatDown | |---|---|---|---| | **Incident Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Security Validation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Compliance ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Unique to Kaspersky Next Optimum (3):** [Encryption Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/encryption-software), [Endpoint Protection Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-protection-platforms), [Network Sandboxing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/network-sandboxing) **Unique to Symantec Encryption (2):** [Encryption Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/encryption-software), [Email Encryption Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/email-encryption) **Unique to ThreatDown (5):** [Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/managed-detection-and-response-mdr), [Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-detection-response-edr), [Endpoint Protection Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-protection-platforms), [Endpoint Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-management), [Antivirus Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/antivirus) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Kaspersky Next Optimum | Symantec Encryption | ThreatDown | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 30.9% | 16.7% | 47.2% | | **Mid-Market** | 40.8% | 27.8% | 41.0% | | **Enterprise** | 28.3% | 55.6% | 11.8% | ### By Industry #### Kaspersky Next Optimum - **Information Technology and Services:** 22.3% - **Computer Software:** 5.7% - **Accounting:** 4.7% - **Financial Services:** 4.7% - **Computer & Network Security:** 3.6% - **Internet:** 3.6% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.1% - **Computer Networking:** 3.1% - **Telecommunications:** 2.6% - **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 2.6% - **Other:** 44.0% #### Symantec Encryption - **Information Technology and Services:** 22.2% - **Computer Software:** 11.1% - **Internet:** 8.3% - **Insurance:** 8.3% - **Publishing:** 5.6% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 5.6% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 5.6% - **Animation:** 2.8% - **Biotechnology:** 2.8% - **Chemicals:** 2.8% - **Other:** 25.0% #### ThreatDown - **Information Technology and Services:** 12.9% - **Computer & Network Security:** 7.0% - **Construction:** 4.5% - **Computer Software:** 4.4% - **Education Management:** 4.0% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.8% - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 3.4% - **Higher Education:** 3.3% - **Primary/Secondary Education:** 3.1% - **Financial Services:** 2.8% - **Other:** 50.9% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Kaspersky Next Optimum - [ESET PROTECT](https://www.g2.com/products/eset-protect/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (971 reviews) - [Sophos Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-endpoint/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (824 reviews) - [Symantec End-user Endpoint Security](https://www.g2.com/products/symantec-end-user-endpoint-security/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (553 reviews) - [Webroot Business Endpoint Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/webroot-business-endpoint-protection/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (532 reviews) - [CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (424 reviews) - [Microsoft Defender for Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (310 reviews) - [Check Point Harmony Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-harmony-endpoint/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (284 reviews) - [FortiClient](https://www.g2.com/products/forticlient/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (274 reviews) - [SentinelOne Singularity Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/sentinelone-singularity-endpoint/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (201 reviews) - [WatchGuard Endpoint Security](https://www.g2.com/products/watchguard-endpoint-security/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (123 reviews) ### Alternatives to Symantec Encryption - [Microsoft BitLocker](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-bitlocker/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (25 reviews) - [VeraCrypt](https://www.g2.com/products/veracrypt/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (51 reviews) - [Sophos Intercept X](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-sophos-intercept-x/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (34 reviews) - [Signal](https://www.g2.com/products/open-whisper-systems-signal/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (453 reviews) - [Virtru Email Encryption](https://www.g2.com/products/virtru-email-encryption/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (407 reviews) - [Proofpoint Core Email Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/proofpoint-core-email-protection/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (584 reviews) - [Paubox](https://www.g2.com/products/paubox/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (566 reviews) - [Keeper Password Manager](https://www.g2.com/products/keeper-password-manager/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1197 reviews) - [Progress MOVEit](https://www.g2.com/products/progress-moveit/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (525 reviews) - [BlackBerry UEM](https://www.g2.com/products/blackberry-uem/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (376 reviews) ### Alternatives to ThreatDown - [CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (424 reviews) - [ESET PROTECT](https://www.g2.com/products/eset-protect/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (971 reviews) - [SentinelOne Singularity Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/sentinelone-singularity-endpoint/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (201 reviews) - [Sophos Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-endpoint/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (824 reviews) - [Bitdefender GravityZone XDR](https://www.g2.com/products/bitdefender-gravityzone-xdr/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (85 reviews) - [Microsoft Defender for Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (310 reviews) - [FortiClient](https://www.g2.com/products/forticlient/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (274 reviews) - [Symantec End-user Endpoint Security](https://www.g2.com/products/symantec-end-user-endpoint-security/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (553 reviews) - [Webroot Business Endpoint Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/webroot-business-endpoint-protection/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (532 reviews) - [Huntress Managed EDR](https://www.g2.com/products/huntress-managed-edr/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (883 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Kaspersky Next Optimum - Title: [What is endpoint security software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/kaspersky-endpoint-security-for-business-what-is-endpoint-security-software) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Endpoint security software is software designed to protect your endpoints, or devices used for daily business operations such as desktop PCs, laptops,..." - Title: [now Kaspersky Endpoint Security is really heavy for the pc when i do the scan?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/now-kaspersky-endpoint-security-is-really-heavy-for-the-pc-when-i-do-the-scan) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "It depends on your system specification. You can check the scan settings and select deep scan once a week when system remain idle" - Title: [What is the best way to configure kaspersky to achieve the balance, security and performance](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-best-way-to-configure-kaspersky-to-achieve-the-balance-security-and-performance) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "There is no one balance to achieve security and performance. Your own risk tolerance will determine what level of security you need, and that will have a..." - Title: [What is the purpose of cloud-based protection?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/cloud-based-protection) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "Most IT security vendors use the cloud to improve protection levels. Hybrid protection (antivirus databases + proactive defense + the cloud) is the most..." - Title: [What is the ‘cloud’?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-cloud) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "It is a service that runs on a company’s servers rather than on user devices and which can be used over the Internet from anywhere in the world. Examples of..." ### Symantec Encryption No discussions available for this product. ### ThreatDown - Title: [Is Malwarebytes enough for your computer to be 100% secure?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/14696-is-malwarebytes-enough-for-your-computer-to-be-100-secure) — 5 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Malwarebytes is not a virus scanner, a PC cleaner, nor is it a defragger. So it can not by itself keep your computer 100% secure, however Maywarebytes is one..." - Title: [Using Malwarebytes EDR in a midsize company needs extra investment for web filter?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/using-malwarebytes-edr-in-a-midsize-company-needs-extra-investment-for-web-filter) — 4 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "No, MB catches sites that have malware on it and will block the site. " - Title: [What is malwarebytes tray application?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/10146-what-is-malwarebytes-tray-application) — 4 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "You should see the Malwarebytes icon by the date/time in the upper right corner of your MacBook device. You can right click to see options. You can also go..." - Title: [What additional products can Small Businesses benefit from with Malwarebytes as a Company?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/14733-what-additional-products-can-small-businesses-benefit-from-with-malwarebytes-as-a-company) — 3 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "I would advise you to visit below link, you will notice Currently Endpoint Protection comes with Cloud Support. https://support.malwarebytes.com/ For any..." - Title: [Best way to migrate the on-prem console to the cloud based environment ?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/13322-best-way-to-migrate-the-on-prem-console-to-the-cloud-based-environment) — 3 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "If you use the Discovery and Deployment tool there is a Migrate to Cloud option. Hope this helps and isn't too late." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/kaspersky-next-optimum-vs-symantec-encryption-vs-threatdown)